This page is devoted to the Level 3 classes being offered at 10 and 1:30. To find links to other time periods or classes at other levels, please see the Schedule Overview page.
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Russell Welch — Gillett Basement
Keeping Good Time, Not Perfect Time
Highlighting the tune(s) “Coquette” and/or “It Had to Be You,” this session will focus on the art of keeping good rather than perfect time.
Debi Botos — Gillett LR
How to swing your “La Pompe”!
This class offers a wide variety of effective and essential rhythm techniques and practices. We will also explore how to comp using bass lines that will allow you to gain a good sense of time and feel.
Duved Dunayevsky — Northrop DR
Hot Jazz Guitar Accompaniment
Hot Jazz Guitar Accompaniment
Matt Munisteri — Northrop LR
Swing Rhythm Guitar
This session dives into chord voicings. Drawing from three decades worth of different acoustic Jazz guitar style, we’ll learn techniques that can add power to a rhythm section. We’ll also work on creating passing chords that can illuminate a tune’s harmonies.
Olli Soikelli — Gillett DR
Playing “Good” Time
In this lesson, we will focus on keeping good time and work on ways to avoid dragging and rushing.
Russell Welch — Gillett Basement
No Patterns Allowed
Continuing with our featured tunes “Coquette” and/or “It Had to Be You,” this session will focus on musicality and playing musically.
Debi Botos — Gillett LR
Say What You Really Wanna Say, or Improvising with Style!
In addition to offering a variety of licks, tricks, and phrases that you can apply right away, this class will also discuss different musical concepts and vocabulary; think about the type(s) of impact music can make; and explore ways to broaden your musicality.
Duved Dunayevsky — Northrop DR
Melodic Improvisation
In this class we will work on improvisation, in particular how to avoid patterns.
Matt Munisteri — Northrop LR
Tell Your Story
This session focuses on improvising thematic solos in Hot Jazz. We’ll learn how to use the lead-guitar tools you already have in your kit bag in ways that allow you to be true to your ideas. Our goal is to spin solos that bring the listener in – and keep them with you until the end!
Olli Soikelli — Gillett DR
Creating Lines
In this lesson, we will learn harmonic concepts and how to build our own phrases.
Russell Welch — Gillett Basement
Debi Botos / Aaron Weinstein — Gillett LR
Duved Dunayevsky / Daniel Garlitsky — Northrop DR
Matt Munisteri / Evan Arntzen — Northrop LR
Olli Soikelli — Gillett DR
Warren Sirota — Gillett Study
Rapid Lick Acquisition
Mastering a new challenging passage can hang us up in fruitless and frustrating head-against-wall exercises for days or weeks. In the process, we might even habituate ourselves to an ineffective fingering or approach. There are usually specific reasons why passages are difficult. Finding them and solving them can have broad effects on your playing. Both slow practice and how to break past your speed limits with block chaining are discussed. We should have time to work on 2 or 3 class examples, so bring a problem lick if you don’t mind learning in public. For all levels and instruments, but specifically aimed at intermediates trying to break through to the next level.
Sami Arefin — Unity Right
Picking 1
A beginner level course on traditional right hand technique for gypsy jazz.
Denis Chang — Chase DR
Picking 2
An intermediate level course covering the traditional right hand technique employed by Gypsy Jazz guitarists the world over.
Russell Welch — Gillett Basement
Magic Chords
In this session, we will learn about Freddie Green and Django shapes; why they work; and how to be intentional with turnarounds. Featured tunes: “Josesph, Josesph” and “All of Me.”
Debi Botos — Gillett LR
How to swing your “La Pompe”!
This class offers a wide variety of effective and essential rhythm techniques and practices. We will also explore how to comp using bass lines that will allow you to gain a good sense of time and feel.
Matt Munisteri — Northrop LR
Swing Rhythm Guitar
This session dives into chord voicings. Drawing from three decades worth of different acoustic Jazz guitar style, we’ll learn techniques that can add power to a rhythm section. We’ll also work on creating passing chords that can illuminate a tune’s harmonies.
Max O’Rourke — Northrop DR
Time Keeping 101
Ever notice how most jam session songs slow down? This sessoin will help you avoid the slow down by offering practical tips on how to improve your sense of time.
Olli Soikelli — Gillett DR
Latin Rhythms
In this lesson, we will focus on various Latin rhythms in a Gypsy Jazz context.
Russell Welch — Northrop Study
Simple, Not Easy
Simple is great, but it is not easy. In this session, we will tackle the difficult art of building a story within minimal choruses. Featured tunes: “Josesph, Josesph” and “All of Me”
Debi Botos — Gillett LR
Say What You Really Wanna Say, or Improvising with Style!
In addition to offering a variety of licks, tricks, and phrases that you can apply right away, this class will also discuss different musical concepts and vocabulary; think about the type(s) of impact music can make; and explore ways to broaden your musicality.
Matt Munisteri — Northrop LR
Tell Your Story
This session focuses on improvising thematic solos in Hot Jazz. We’ll learn how to use the lead-guitar tools you already have in your kit bag in ways that allow you to be true to your ideas. Our goal is to spin solos that bring the listener in – and keep them with you until the end!
Max O’Rourke — Northrop DR
Phrasing 101
In this session, you’ll learn how to turn stock phrases and licks into music through articulation, vibrato, bends, slides, and more.
Olli Soikelli — Gillett DR
Soloing Over Latin Grooves
In this lesson, we will focus on soloing over Latin rhythms.
Russell Welch / Tim Kliphuis — Talbot LR
Debi Botos — Gillett LR
Matt Munisteri / Evan Arntzen — Northrop DR
Max O’Rourke /Greg Loughman — Northrop LR
Olli Soikelli — Gillett DR
Warren Sirota — Gillett Study
Rapid Lick Acquisition
Mastering a new challenging passage can hang us up in fruitless and frustrating head-against-wall exercises for days or weeks. In the process, we might even habituate ourselves to an ineffective fingering or approach. There are usually specific reasons why passages are difficult. Finding them and solving them can have broad effects on your playing. Both slow practice and how to break past your speed limits with block chaining are discussed. We should have time to work on 2 or 3 class examples, so bring a problem lick if you don’t mind learning in public. For all levels and instruments, but specifically aimed at intermediates trying to break through to the next level.
“Buco” (Davorin Cavar-Buco) — Northrop Study
The Two Minute Practice Method
In this session we’ll work on a method that helps you master your instrument two minutes at a time.
Sami Arefin — Unity Right
Picking 1
A beginner level course on traditional right hand technique for gypsy jazz.
Brad Brose — Chase DR
Picking 2
An intermediate level course covering the traditional right hand technique employed by Gypsy Jazz guitarists the world over.
Russell Welch — Northrop Study
Substitutions and Voice Leadinge
In this session, we will focus on substitutions and voice leading while supporting the soloist. In particular, we’ll explore rhythm section options like hits, double time, half time, and just sizzling on the quarter notes. Featured Tunes “Douce Ambiance” and “J’attendrai.”
Debi Botos — Gillett LR
How to swing your “La Pompe”!
This class offers a wide variety of effective and essential rhythm techniques and practices. We will also explore how to comp using bass lines that will allow you to gain a good sense of time and feel.
Duved Dunayevsky — Northrop DR
Hot Jazz Guitar Accompaniment
Hot Jazz Guitar Accompaniment
Max O’Rourke — Northrop LR
Voice Leading & Harmony for Rhythm Guitar
This session focuses on how to move fluidly through different chords progressions and tunes; how to unlock new voicings; and how to begin improvising and making music as a rhythm guitar player.
Olli Soikelli — Gillett DR
Up Tempos
In this lesson, we will learn how to build stamina and play up tempos.
Russell Welch — Northrop Study
Who’s Afraid of Scat Singing?
Don’t be afraid y’all! In this session will explore scat singing and the big question: “Why does your brain make you sing differently than your guitar leads?” Featured Tunes: “Douce Ambiance” and “J’attendrai.”.
Debi Botos — Gillett LR
Say What You Really Wanna Say, or Improvising with Style!
In addition to offering a variety of licks, tricks, and phrases that you can apply right away, this class will also discuss different musical concepts and vocabulary; think about the type(s) of impact music can make; and explore ways to broaden your musicality.
Duved Dunayevsky — Northrop DR
Melodic Improvisation
In this class we will work on improvisation, in particular how to avoid patterns.
Max O’Rourke — Northrop LR
Voice Leading and Harmony for Lead Guitar
In this session, we’ll learn how to break away from licks and solo through chord changes.
Olli Soikelli — Gillett DR
Fast Soloing
In this lesson, we will find ways to play up tempos within our own technical limits
Russell Welch — Talbot LR
Evan Arntzen — Gillett LR
Duved Dunayevsky — Northrop DR
Daniel Garlitsky — Northrop LR
Tim Kilphuis — Gillett DR
Warren Sirota — Gillett Study
Rapid Lick Acquisition
Mastering a new challenging passage can hang us up in fruitless and frustrating head-against-wall exercises for days or weeks. In the process, we might even habituate ourselves to an ineffective fingering or approach. There are usually specific reasons why passages are difficult. Finding them and solving them can have broad effects on your playing. Both slow practice and how to break past your speed limits with block chaining are discussed. We should have time to work on 2 or 3 class examples, so bring a problem lick if you don’t mind learning in public. For all levels and instruments, but specifically aimed at intermediates trying to break through to the next level.
“Buco” (Davorin Cavar-Buco) — Northrop Study
The Two Minute Practice Method
In this session we’ll work on a method that helps you master your instrument two minutes at a time.
Lisa Liu — Unity Right
Picking 1
A beginner level course on traditional right hand technique for gypsy jazz.
Denis Chang — Chase DR
Picking 2
An intermediate level course covering the traditional right hand technique employed by Gypsy Jazz guitarists the world over.
Russell Welch — Northrop Study
Rhythm Class
In addition to discussing “Sit In” ettiquette, this session will go over breaking songs down into blocks of harmony and how to quickly explain changes with numbers. Featured tunes: “Dark Eyes” and “Nuages.”
Debi Botos — Gillett LR
How to swing your “La Pompe”!
This class offers a wide variety of effective and essential rhythm techniques and practices. We will also explore how to comp using bass lines that will allow you to gain a good sense of time and feel.
Duved Dunayevsky — Northrop DR
Hot Jazz Guitar Accompaniment
Hot Jazz Guitar Accompaniment
Matt Munisteri — Northrop LR
Swing Rhythm Guitar
This session dives into chord voicings. Drawing from three decades worth of different acoustic Jazz guitar style, we’ll learn techniques that can add power to a rhythm section. We’ll also work on creating passing chords that can illuminate a tune’s harmonies.
Max O’Rourke — Gillett DR
Rhythm Guitar and Comping for Lead Guitar
In this session, we’ll work on how to push a soloist and amp up a song by using different techniques such as comping, tremolo, stabs, counter lines, and more.
Russell Welch — Northrop Study
Indivdidual Lessons
In this session, students will receive a focused one-on-one lesson in front of the class. Each lesson will be followed by open conversaton about the lesson with the rest of the class.
Debi Botos — Gillett LR
Say What You Really Wanna Say, or Improvising with Style!
In addition to offering a variety of licks, tricks, and phrases that you can apply right away, this class will also discuss different musical concepts and vocabulary; think about the type(s) of impact music can make; and explore ways to broaden your musicality.
Duved Dunayevsky — Northrop DR
Melodic Improvisation
In this class we will work on improvisation, in particular how to avoid patterns.
Matt Munisteri — Northrop LR
Tell Your Story
This session focuses on improvising thematic solos in Hot Jazz. We’ll learn how to use the lead-guitar tools you already have in your kit bag in ways that allow you to be true to your ideas. Our goal is to spin solos that bring the listener in – and keep them with you until the end!
Max O’Rourke — Gillett DR
Using Chords in a Solo
In this session, you will learn how to seamlessly interweave chords into your solos.
Tim Kliphuis — Talbot LR
Debi Botos — Gillett LR
Dallas Vietty — Northrop DR
Max O’Rourke — Gillett DR
Warren Sirota — Gillett Study
Rapid Lick Acquisition
Mastering a new challenging passage can hang us up in fruitless and frustrating head-against-wall exercises for days or weeks. In the process, we might even habituate ourselves to an ineffective fingering or approach. There are usually specific reasons why passages are difficult. Finding them and solving them can have broad effects on your playing. Both slow practice and how to break past your speed limits with block chaining are discussed. We should have time to work on 2 or 3 class examples, so bring a problem lick if you don’t mind learning in public. For all levels and instruments, but specifically aimed at intermediates trying to break through to the next level.
Lisa Liu — Unity Right
Picking 1
A beginner level course on traditional right hand technique for gypsy jazz.
Russell Welch — Chase DR
Picking 2
An intermediate level course covering the traditional right hand technique employed by Gypsy Jazz guitarists the world over.
For offerings during this period please see this page:
4:00-5:30 PM Facilitated Jams and Special Topics